As well as the obvious things like improving ride, reducing maintenance
costs etc, this is without doubt a vote of confidence in the long-term
future of the Warrnambool line itself. It is the last mainline in
Victoria to be welded.
$5 million will be spent this coming year to weld the track, and $5
million in the next year for sleepering, ballasting etc.
Can't say I'll be sorry when the 'clickety-clack' disappears :)
Cheers,
CH.
-- Craig Haber albatross@harnessnet.com.au Manufacturing Systems Engineer (almost) Web Page Designer, Harness Racing, Railways, and Essendon Football Club fanatic http://www.harnessnet.com.au/